Strengthening reading instruction is essential, but that doesn’t mean buying commercial programs is the answer — especially ...

Specific genomic regions that seem to play a role in human language development evolved hundreds of thousands of years ago, ...

Young children who spend more time on screen-based activities and less time talking with adults tend to have weaker language skills, according to a recent study from the University of Tartu. The ...

Babies exposed to high amounts of air pollution in the womb show slower signs of development at 18 months than those exposed ...

Although a handful of researchers employ comparable techniques, Benham notes that most pursue different research questions ...

Are genetic factors underlying children's language development linked to later-life outcomes? In a genome-wide analysis, an international research team found genetic associations between children's ...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering a stronger Early Childhood Education and Care sector by giving educators the tools they need to increase workforce capability and improve outcomes for children.

A viral social media post has reignited debate over tablets and young children. Experts say the research points to possible ...

From early childhood, the brain runs two systems side by side. One helps children understand words. The other helps them ...

Two new initiatives are evaluating preschool curricula, making the case that programs designed to teach the youngest learners ...

It’s not unusual for kindergarten teachers to spend a chunk of their school days trying to get their young learners to stop ...

What can parents do at home to support early language growth in young children? Jocelyn Mitchelle of In-Sync Pediatric ...